2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio


The 2010 congressional elections in Ohio were held on November 2, 2010. Ohio had eighteen seats in the United States [House of Representatives], and all eighteen incumbent Representatives were seeking re-election in 2010. The elections were held on the same day as many other Ohio elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections, 2010|House of Representatives elections] in other states.

Overview

By district

Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio by district:

District 1

Democratic incumbent Steve Driehaus represented the district since 2009. He faced Republican nominee and former U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot, along with Libertarian nominee James Berns and Green Party nominee Richard Stevenson. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 55% of the vote. Driehaus was defeated in 2010.

District 2

Republican incumbent Jean Schmidt had represented this district since 2005. She faced Democratic nominee Surya Yalamanchili, a marketing executive, and Libertarian nominee Marc Johnston. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 59% of the vote.

District 3

Republican incumbent Mike Turner had represented this district since 2003. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Joe Roberts in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.

District 4

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democrat Doug Litt and Libertarian Donald Kissick, in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 60% of the vote.
FEC, as of June 30, 2010:

District 5

Republican incumbent Bob Latta had represented this district since 2007. He faced Democratic nominee Caleb Finkenbiner and Libertarian nominee Brian L. Smith in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 53% of the vote.

District 6

Democratic incumbent Charlie Wilson represented this district since 2007. He faced Republican nominee Bill Johnson, Libertarian nominee Martin J. "Buck" Elsass, and Constitution Party nominee Richard E. Cadle in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 50% of the vote. Wilson was defeated in 2010.

District 7

Republican incumbent Steve Austria had represented the district since 2009. He faced Democrat Bill Conner, Libertarian John D. Anderson, and Constitution Party David Easton in the general election. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 54% of the vote.

District 8

Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner, who had represented this district since 1991, ran for reelection. He ran against Democratic nominee and West Point Army veteran Justin Coussoule, Constitution Party nominee Jim Condit, and Libertarian David Harlow in the general election.
Boehner won the Republican primary with 49,639 votes, winning against Manfred Schreyer and Tom McMasters.

District 9

Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur, who had represented this district since 1983, was running for reelection. She was challenged by Republican nominee businessman Rich Iott. Libertarian Jeremy D. Swartz dropped out in June for family reasons. Libertarian Joseph Jaffe withdrew on September 10. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.
FEC, Campaign Finance as of 6/30/10
Candidate ReceiptsDisbursementsCash on handDebt
Rich Iott $876,968$606,603$324,091$823,100
Marcy Kaptur $313,131$223,776$1,044,932$0

District 10

Democratic incumbent Dennis Kucinich had represented this district since 1997. He faced Republican Peter J. Corrigan and Libertarian Jeff Goggins in the general election. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 59% of the vote.

District 11

Democratic incumbent Marcia Fudge was challenged by Republican nominee Thomas Pekarek.

District 12

Republican incumbent Pat Tiberi had represented this district since 2001. He faced Democratic nominee and Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 54% of the vote.

District 13

Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton had represented this district since 2007. She defeated Republican car dealer Tom Ganley in the 2010 general election.

District 14

Republican incumbent Steven LaTourette had represented this district since 1995. He faced Democratic nominee and former Appellate Court judge William O'Neill in the general election, along with Libertarian nominee and accountant John Jelenic. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 49% of the vote.

District 15

Democratic incumbent Mary Jo Kilroy faced four challengers: Constitution Party nominee David Ryon, Libertarian nominee William J. Kammerer, independent perennial candidate Bill Buckel and Republican nominee Steve Stivers whom Kilroy defeated in 2008. Kilroy was defeated in 2010.

District 16

Democratic incumbent John Boccieri had represented this district since 2009. He was challenged by Republican businessman Jim Renacci and Libertarian Jeffrey Blevins. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 50% of the vote. Boccieri was defeated in 2010.

District 17

Democratic incumbent Tim Ryan had represented this district since 2003. He faced Republican Jim Graham and Independent James Traficant, a former Democratic U.S. Congressman whom Ryan succeeded. In 2008, Obama carried the district with 62% of the vote.

District 18

Democratic incumbent Zack Space had represented this district since 2007. He was challenged by Republican nominee State Senator Bob Gibbs and Constitution Party nominee Lindsey Sutton. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 53% of the vote. Space was defeated in 2010.

Results

Ref: from the Ohio Secretary of State